Question:
I have been told that after I have wls my gas will be terrible
— Danielle H. (posted on February 11, 2005)
February 11, 2005
Everyone is different but with malabsorption involved it will probably be a
little different than before to say the least. Since my surgery yes it most
definitly smells worse than pre op but that also depends on what I eat to
set it off. It is a small price to pay for weightless in my opinion.
— davesband1
February 11, 2005
Hi I can say that everyone is differant but I can say this my smelly gas
was worse pre op than it is post. I think it is because my diet has
changed. I am sure that my DH is relieved. lol
— Shell G
February 11, 2005
It depends on what you eat. If I have to many sugar free candy my gas is
terrible. No only gas but dumping also from the lower end. One time I want
to the washroom at least 8 times in one day. Not good
— Linda R.
February 11, 2005
If you're worried about it, go to innermint.com. The following is copied
from that website: "Thousands of people have discovered our 100%
natural solution for controlling bad breath, body odor, stool odor &
odor from excessive flatulence! Innermint provides constant protection and
it's as simple as taking a vitamin!" I've tried it and it worked for
me. Good luck!
— [Deactivated Member]
February 11, 2005
I had a period of time where my gas was so bad, I was just a year out when
it started. Tried Beano and that was terrible (FOR ME) trapped the
gas,Finally figured it out..I was eating alot of raw vegetables. Started
cooking them, end of gas.
— Kathy S.
February 11, 2005
Well, it is not the most pleasant thing. Both my husband and I are RNY
patients and we have it, I a little more than he. You can deal with it by
watching what you eat. Make sure you do not eat a lot of gassy foods like
broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, garlic is a big one for me. It is not
impossible to live with and do not let it cause you not to have WLS, there
are over the counter products that you can buy like Gas-X and Beano to take
care of the problem.
— ChristineB
February 11, 2005
The gas can get pretty bad but I found the solution for me. I use Devrom.
You have to get it on-line at parthenon.com. You just take one with each
meal and the smell is gone. It is amazing. Don't let the worry of gas stop
you from the journey.
Best of luck,
Kathy
— kathyb
February 11, 2005
I really haven't noticed any difference in me or my DH (he had WLS 4/03).
— koogy
February 12, 2005
My gas in horribe. I control it with Gas-x. It get it no matter what I eat.
BUT EVERYONE IS DIFFERENt and that is the most importnat thing to remember.
The weight loss is worth the smell. :)
— Whitney S.
February 12, 2005
The really bad gassy stage started for me at about 12 months PO when I
discovered low carb candy. Well let me tell you, the sugar alcohols almost
killed me and almost prevented me from getting married. LOL The stench was
horrendous. I finally figured out I do much better with real sugar than
sugar alcohols. At the time I was eating gas-x and Devrom like 2 to 3
times a day. Now things are pretty normal and not a ton of gas nor the
really smelly stuff. But every once in a while I get a bout of it and it
takes a while to exit my body. I'm going through it right now and I'm not
sure why, but suspect it's because I'm a little constipated at times. What
I can say is way worse than before surgery is the smell of my bowel
movements. The bypassed food just make for very strong smelling bathroom
visits. So I now have lots of air freshener in the bathrooms and also took
a few cans to work and leave in the bathroom. Nothing I can do about the
smell of it so at least I can try and not kill others with it. The smell
is definitely worth losing 250 lbs!
— zoedogcbr
February 13, 2005
Eliminating sugar alcohols helped, but I could still clear a room. It can
be unpredictable so I don't always have a chance to leave the room and it
is quite embarrassing. I am very careful with what I eat going to work etc.
to avoid anything that may potentially make me gassy. of course it is less
embarrassing than worrying about breaking someone's chair or not being able
to close a seatbelt, or fit into a seat or space.
— **willow**
February 14, 2005
It usually depends on the surgery you choose and what you are eating. I'm
100cm bypassed RNY and have had no problems with gas. I've read that if
you stay away from milk, bread, and sugar you shouldn't have much of a
problem.
— SJP
February 15, 2005
if i stay away from excessive amounts of simple carbs (starches and
sugar)i'm fine. it's an issue that i have complete control over and if i'm
suffering, it's my own darn fault!
— carolsaunders
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